If you want to engage your mind, amplify your voice, and explore a city of possibilities, Saint Mary’s is for you.
Our Mission
BE INSPIRED. LIFE AT SAINT MARY’S Whether you’re a boarding or day student, Saint Mary’s School is your stepping stone to independence. Here, your family grows to include classmates and caring adults who walk alongside you in friendship and encouragement. You’ll be assigned your own advisor as well as a “Saint Sister”—a student-mentor who can ease your transition and help you dive into life at Saint Mary’s. You’ll discover the many benefits of our lively 24/7 campus community, including access to amazing facilities and resources late into the evening, fun weekend activities, and more than 25 clubs that align with your personal interests and ambitions. From theme dinners to dances to s’mores on the terrace, you’ll be part of our traditions, new and old. Here, you will feel safe and supported as you spread your wings, take risks, and try new things.
OUR EPISCOPAL HERITAGE Our rich Episcopal heritage informs our values and calls us to respect the worth and dignity of every human being. Spiritual life on campus centers on our historic Saint Mary’s Chapel. A student vestry works closely with our chaplain, who leads worship and spiritual formation programs. We gather for chapel twice a week and welcome guest speakers of different faiths and backgrounds. Our chaplain is available to the entire Saint Mary’s School community for pastoral care, counseling, and spiritual guidance.
Saint Mary’s School, a community dedicated to academic excellence and personal achievement, prepares young women for college and life.
1842
Saint Mary’s School was founded.
Our Location
Saint Mary’s beautiful 23-acre campus in the heart of North Carolina's vibrant capital city of Raleigh boasts historic buildings, state-of-the art facilities, three residence halls, athletic courts and fields, dedicated science building and more.
YOUR CLASSROOM IN THE CITY Our campus in the heart of North Carolina’s dynamic capital, Raleigh, is just minutes away from renowned museums, theaters, and galleries; international festivals and conferences; civic and service opportunities; and much more. Plus, our location in the Research Triangle offers exceptional opportunities for you to meet and learn from experts in education, STEM, the arts, and entrepreneurship while engaging in real-world experiences at places like North Carolina Museum of Art and Cisco. Our location in vibrant downtown Raleigh opens doors to even more possibilities for learning through internships and partnerships with forward-thinking organizations. The complete Saint Mary’s experience is filled with opportunities for learning, leadership, creativity, and personal growth that will serve you in college and beyond.
Saint Mary’s Visual and Performing Arts
BE BOLD.
Graphic Design and Digital Photography Art I - IV Art Portfolio AP Drawing AP 2-D Art and Design Media Arts Elementary-Advanced Dance Orchesis Dance Theatre Theatre Arts Technical Theatre Chorale Chamber Choir Chamber Music Program Instrumental Ensembles Fundamentals of Music Applied Music Instruction Applied Music Honors Program
Saint Mary’s Sports Fall Cross Country Field Hockey Golf Tennis Volleyball
Treasure Island Fall Play
Matilda Spring Musical
CREATING TOMORROW’S LEADERS At Saint Mary’s, you are encouraged to accept new challenges, stand up for what you believe in, and voice your opinion.
Winter Basketball Swimming Cheer Spring Lacrosse Soccer Softball Track and Field VARSITY JUNIOR VARSITY
BE PREPARED. IMMERSIVE LEARNING Our integrated academic and student life programming offers you a truly immersive educational experience – in and out of the classroom. With encouraging peers and faculty challenging you to break out of your comfort zone, you will innovate and collaborate as you build valuable competencies, like critical thinking, communication, cross-cultural
intelligence, and new media literacy. Challenge yourself with Advanced Placement courses and electives, and explore new interests through Independent Study and internships. See things from different perspectives as you live and learn with girls from around the state, the country, and the world.
100%
acceptance rate to four-year schools
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will attend
65
8
average number of applications per student
members of the
48
3
full-time college counselors
of class of 2023 enrolled in public colleges and universities
48%
of class of 2023 enrolled in private colleges and universities
CLASS OF 2023
different institutions in
percent attending college out of state and
Agnes Scott College American University (2) Appalachian State University (3) Auburn University Case Western Reserve University Clemson University College of Charleston (2) Columbia College (Chicago) Columbia University Drexel University East Carolina University (5) Elon University Emory University (2) Fordham University Furman University Hampton University Louisiana State University
52%
35
23
states and DC with
percent attending college in North Carolina.
Marshall University Miami University (Oxford) (2) New York University (3) North Carolina State University (5) Northeastern University Princeton University Reed College Sewanee: The University of the South Texas Christian University (4) University of Alabama (6) University of California San Diego University of Colorado Boulder University of Georgia (2) University of Kentucky (2) University of Lynchburg University of Mary Washington University of Miami
University of Mississippi University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (14) University of North Carolina at Charlotte University of North Carolina Wilmington University of North Texas University of Richmond University of South Carolina (2) University of Southern Maine University of Virginia University of Washington Virginia Tech Wake Forest University (2) Washington and Lee University (2) Wofford College (2)
306
67%
9:1
1-to-1
25+
9
37
12
boarding students
faculty members with PhDs or EdDs
14
60%
17
20
total students from 10 countries and 15 states
40%
day students
of faculty hold advanced degrees
years on average teaching
39%
States Represented
$2 million+
Alabama
receive financial aid
need-based financial aid awarded annually
student-to-faculty ratio
students on average per class
Advanced Placement (AP) courses offered
academic advising program
faculty and staff members living on campus
10,000+
alumnae around the world
Countries Represented
Florida
Bahamas
Georgia
China
Illinois
Japan
Kentucky
Mexico
Maine
Nigeria
Mississippi
Rwanda
New Jersey
South Africa
New York
United States
North Carolina
Vietnam
Oregon South Carolina Tennessee Texas Virginia
Saint Mary’s School 900 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh, NC 27603 919.424.4100 admission@sms.edu Find what you need at sms.edu Saint Mary’s School is an independent, college-preparatory, Episcopal, boarding and day school serving girls in grades 9 through 12.
clubs and student organizations
varsity and junior varsity sports
2-3
hours from the beach and mountains
20
minutes from Raleigh-Durham International Airport
10
minute walk to North Carolina State Capitol, N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences, Contemporary Art Museum of Raleigh, and more